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Connor O'Gara

Joined: May 9, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads the team from the locker room to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

When Was Notre Dame Last Considered a True No. 1 Team Heading Into a Season?

Quarterback CJ Carr during Notre Dame football's Pro Day at Irish Athletic Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in South Bend.

The One Thing C.J. Carr Must Prove for Notre Dame to Become a Title Contender

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